Closure of a smelly shellfish disposal plant in Richibucto last year sent a greater number of lobster shells to a plant in Miramichi, only to create similar odour problems for residents in that community.
Envirem Organics president apologizes, says company is working on mitigation plan
Rhythm Rathi · CBC News
· Posted: Jul 02, 2025 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Miramichi Retirement Inc. residents filed complaints to the province about the smell from Envirem’s composting operation. (Rhythm Rathi/CBC)
Closure of a smelly shellfish disposal plant in Richibucto last year sent a greater number of lobster shells to a plant in Miramichi, only to create similar odour problems for residents in that community.
More than 200 seniors living at Retirement Miramichi Inc. were unable to enjoy some fresh air days this year after the stench from the Envirem Organics Inc. plant, about a kilometre away, forced them to shut windows and doors.
Resident Elaine Aubé, who has allergies and asthma, said she began to throw up sitting on her deck when the stink of decomposing lobster shells filled the air.
“It’s like tons and tons of disgust, it’s just really, it’s intolerable,” Aubé said.
Elaine Aubé and her husband. Joseph Lionel Aubé, say they couldn’t enjoy sitting on their deck because of a stench that made Elaine feel nausea. » Read More
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